Island in the Sky, Canyonlands National Park

View from Near Island in the Sky Visitor Center
Canyonlands National Park
Canyonlands National Park
Grand View Point Canyonlands National Park
Grand View Point Canyonlands National Park
Grand View Point Canyonlands National Park
Raven
Grand View Canyonlands National Park
Maze as seen from Grand View Canyonlands National Park
Grand View Point
Mesa Arch Canyonlands National park
Green River Overlook at Sunset
Sunset Green River Overlook Canyonlands National Park

The Island in the Sky region of Canyonlands National Park is just across the road
from Arches National Park. Island in the Sky has a short paved road, a visitor center,
a campground, and some of the most wonderful views of Canyonlands National Park. Island
in the Sky is the top of the mesa overlooking the other regions of Canyonlands.

The Island is the easiest part of Canyonlands to visit. The Scenic highway leads
to several overlooks. If you have time, there are short and long hikes that you can
take. And there are 4x4 tours such was we took into
some wonderful places.

We only had time to spend an afternoon exploring the mesa. We took some of the
short hikes
recommended by the park service. The views from the top of the mesa into Canyonlands
National Park were unbelievable.

We stayed for sunset and were rewarded with quite a display. The effect of sunset
and sunrise on the rocks in the Southwest US has to be seen to be believed.